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closer to the river and thus provided ample room in the front Yard to at least meet the minimum front yard setback of fbrty (40) feet. There is screening, in the form of trees and tall shrubs, along the front and both side .property lines, which would help to conceal the proposed structure from the public road and neighboring properties. Recommendation: The property is one (1) acre in size which, according to City Code, would allow the owner to maintain a maximum of 1,664 square feet of accessory building space on the property. Currently, there is only one garage on the property totaling 624 square feet. Therefore, the Dehens would not exceed the allotted square footage for the property with the proposed building If granted, this would be the greatest variance for a front yard setback granted along Bowers Dr. However, due to the constraints of the property, including the river setback, the mature trees, and the well, this seems to be a logical location for an accessory structure. Staff would recommend that if the variance is granted, the size of the accessory structure be reduced enough to accommodate a fifteen (15) foot setback from the front property line. Board Action: MOtion to adopt Resolution #04-05-__ adopting Findings of Fact # relating to Stephen and Nila Dehen's request for a variance to construct an accessory structure nearer the front property line than the principal structure at 14720 Bowers Drive NW. -and- Motion to approve Mr. and Mrs. Dehen's request for a variance at 14720 Bowers Drive N.W., based on the findings of fact, and adopt Resolution #04-05- declaring terms of the variance. -or~ Motion to deny Mr. and Mrs. Dehen's request for a variance at 14720 Bowers Drive N.W., based on the findings of fact. Reviewed by: Community Development Director Asst. Community Development Director Associate Planners Copies to: Building Official Buitding Inspectors BOA: 5/6/04 2